Welch Gate, Bewdley

A distinguished Grade II listed residence steeped in history since the 1700s, once a coaching inn, offering extensive accommodation and a private walled garden moments from the centre of Bewdley.

A remarkable Grade II listed residence with origins dating back to the 1700s and once a respected coaching inn, standing proudly on the corner of Welch Gate and Richmond Road. Star & Garter House forms part of the historic fabric of Bewdley and offers generous accommodation across four floors, including a useful cellar.

The ground floor provides a welcoming entrance hall leading to a well arranged kitchen and a separate dining room that opens into a bright garden room with French doors to the private walled garden. The sitting room is set to the front and features a striking brick fireplace that creates a natural focal point. The first floor offers four sizeable bedrooms served by a spacious ensuite bathroom and a recently improved family shower room, with two further well proportioned bedrooms on the second floor.

The rear garden forms a sheltered retreat with gravelled areas, raised beds and two outbuildings including a brick store with power and lighting. On street parking is available close to the property, and a garage on Patchetts Lane provides additional private parking just a five minute walk away. Peaceful and private yet only a short walk from the town centre, this impressive period home presents a rare opportunity to secure an important piece of Bewdley’s long and fascinating history.


- Substantial Grade II listed period residence arranged over four floors.

- Excellent reception spaces complemented by historic character and generous proportions.

- Private walled garden with raised beds, seating areas, outbuildings and garden room.

- On street parking is available close to the property, and a garage on Patchetts Lane is also accessible within a five minute walk.

- Located near Bewdley town centre with access to shops, schools and
transport links.


The kitchen
The kitchen offers a well planned arrangement with generous storage and work surfaces that support daily use with ease. A rear facing window provides natural light and a pleasant view of the garden. Integrated cooking facilities and space for appliances enhance convenience, while its position beside the dining room encourages an inviting flow for relaxed mealtimes and entertaining.


The living room
The living room offers an inviting and generous setting centred around an impressive brick fireplace that creates a striking focal point. Large windows draw in natural light and enhance the sense of space, making it an uplifting area for relaxation. Its position at the front of the home provides an appealing outlook and contributes to a warm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for everyday living and entertaining.


The dining room
The dining room provides an inviting setting for daily meals and gatherings, enhanced by natural light from the adjoining garden room. Its proportions support relaxed entertaining and its position beside the kitchen encourages an enjoyable flow. A recent garden room extension with French doors to the rear garden adds a bright place to sit, while an adjoining wet room offers valuable convenience.


The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom offers an impressive space with generous proportions and an appealing outlook across the town. Its position on the first floor provides a peaceful setting within the home and the layout allows for a full bedroom arrangement with ease. Direct access to the spacious ensuite enhances convenience and creates an attractive private retreat well suited to restful living.


The primary en suite
The primary en suite offers a bright and comfortable setting with a traditional suite comprising a bath, wash basin and WC. A rear facing window introduces natural light and creates a pleasant atmosphere for daily routines. Its generous layout enhances the convenience of the primary bedroom and provides a private and well arranged space that supports relaxed and practical living.


The second bedroom
The second bedroom offers a well proportioned space with a pleasant outlook and a layout suited to a range of uses. Its position on the first floor provides easy access to the family shower room and creates a comfortable setting for guests or family members. The room supports a versatile arrangement and contributes to the generous accommodation available throughout the home.


The third bedroom
The third bedroom offers a comfortable and versatile space on the first floor with an attractive outlook and a layout suited to a variety of uses. Its position close to the family shower room adds convenience, making it well suited for guests or family members. The room contributes positively to the generous accommodation and provides a welcoming environment within the home.


The fourth bedroom
The fourth bedroom provides a comfortable and well arranged space on the first floor with an attractive outlook and excellent versatility. Its position near the landing and family shower room enhances everyday convenience, making it suitable for guests or family members. The room contributes positively to the generous accommodation and offers a welcoming environment within this characterful home.


The fifth bedroom
The fifth bedroom is positioned on the second floor and provides an appealing and versatile space with a pleasant outlook. Its setting away from the main living areas offers a sense of privacy that suits guests or family members seeking a quiet retreat. The room contributes to the extensive accommodation and enhances the flexibility of the upper floor layout.


The sixth bedroom
The sixth bedroom offers a quiet and versatile space well suited to a range of purposes. Its location away from the main living areas provides privacy and an appealing sense of retreat, making it ideal for guests or as a dedicated study area. The room enhances the flexibility of the upper floor and adds valuable additional accommodation.


The shower room
The shower room is situated on the first floor and offers a practical and well arranged space that serves the household with ease. It features a modern shower enclosure together with a WC and wash basin, creating an efficient setting for daily use. Its convenient position close to the bedrooms enhances the layout and provides an additional facility ideal for busy family living.


The garden
At the rear of the property, there is a delightful walled garden, which is incredibly private and sheltered, and a real suntrap. The gardens is mainly laid to gravel with raised beds and fruit trees and features two useful outbuildings, including a brick lean-to with power and lighting, which is ideal for use as a utility space, in addition to a double glazed conservatory/greenhouse with a lovely glass roof.

Star & Garter House is set within one of the town’s most historic streets and benefits from immediate access to the vibrant centre of Bewdley. The area offers a varied selection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants together with practical amenities including convenience stores, pharmacies and everyday services. The
River Severn is only a short walk away and provides attractive riverside paths while the Severn Valley Railway offers scenic journeys through the surrounding countryside.

Bewdley is well known as the gateway to the Wyre Forest Nature Reserve, which covers around 6,000 acres and offers woodland trails ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding. Families are well served by quality schooling with primary and secondary education available within walking distance, including facilities on Wyre Hill and Stourport Road.

Transport links are excellent, with regular bus routes connecting to Kidderminster, from where main line trains offer services to Birmingham, Worcester and other regional destinations. Road connections allow straightforward access to neighbouring towns and employment centres. This location offers an appealing blend of historic character, natural surroundings and day to day convenience.

The property has mains gas, mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage and is heated by electric wall-mounted heaters, which are present throughout the house.

Council tax band D

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.